

Bringin' it Backwards
Adam & Tera Lisicky
Bringin' It Backwards: podcast – giving driven musicians the invaluable insight they need to succeed in the music industry, by revealing how legendary musicians achieved stardom.
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Jan 12, 2024 • 56min
Interview with Jeris Johnson (Jeris Returns)
Jeris Johnson, a true musician with a love of rock, metal, hip-hop, and trap, discusses his viral hits, collaborations with Chad Kroeger and Papa Roach, and his journey as an artist. They also talk about their experiences growing up in Oregon, navigating the music industry, and the process of creating their album.

Jan 11, 2024 • 50min
Interview with Jesse Boykins III
Jesse Boykins III, an Alternative R&B artist, songwriter, and producer, discusses his new album 'New Growth' and the single 'Honestly I'm A Threat'. He shares his hiatus from music, founding New Growth Creative Activities, and collaborations with Charlie Puth and Calvin Harris. Jesse also talks about his surprise singles and the challenges of releasing his album 'Bartholomew'.

Jan 10, 2024 • 31min
Interview with Tyler Halverson
Guest Tyler Halverson, a cowboy musician and songwriter, discusses his musical journey, early influences, and success in Texas. He also shares his experiences in the music industry, getting signed with Atlantic Records, and collaborating on his upcoming album. The speakers talk about the impact of their song 'Beer Garden Baby' and offer advice to aspiring artists.

Jan 8, 2024 • 1h 9min
Interview with Broadside (Ollie Returns!)
Guest Josh Roberts of Magnolia Park joins the podcast to talk about Broadside's new single 'Bang', facing inner demons, the challenges of being an artist in the digital age, and the impact of COVID on their album release and tour.

Dec 23, 2023 • 34min
Interview with Jordan Armstrong
Coastal country singer/songwriter Jordan Armstrong discusses her latest single 'Convenience Store' and how it relates to past relationships fizzling out due to distance. She also shares her musical upbringing, struggles with epilepsy, and decision to pursue songwriting in Nashville. The podcast covers topics such as her experience with playing the guitar, the challenges faced by songwriters, and her journey from college to Berklee College of Music.

Dec 22, 2023 • 38min
Interview with J French
In this episode, J French, a Dallas-based rapper, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, talks about his journey in music, his love for grits, the power of live bands in performances, the art of rap, finding love and authenticity in his lyrics, and the concept of creating oneself every day.

Dec 21, 2023 • 38min
Interview with Tyler Reese Tritt
Tyler Reese Tritt, a true entertainer at heart, shares her journey into music, recording her first song with her father at just 14. They discuss her brothers' musical talents and recording songs with a co-writer. They also talk about upcoming music, tour plans, Halloween costumes, a haunted house experience, and offer advice to aspiring artists.

Dec 20, 2023 • 39min
Interview with Josh Radnor
Actor, singer-songwriter, writer, and director Josh Radnor shares his new single 'Learning' and discusses his upcoming album 'Eulogy: Volume I'. The podcast explores Radnor's musical influences, songwriting style, and the influence of musical instruments on his music. He also talks about the experience of performing his own music, creating and touring the album, and being a creative person.

Dec 19, 2023 • 32min
Interview with Caroline Romano
Caroline Romano, Nashville-based alt-pop sensation, discusses her new single 'girl in a china shop' and her ability to capture the highs and lows of young adulthood through her music. The podcast explores Caroline's musical journey, her decision to pursue music full-time, and her experiences writing and recording songs during the pandemic. The episode also touches on topics like the changing music industry, collaborating with artists, and advice for aspiring musicians.

Dec 16, 2023 • 1h
Interview with Moon Walker
Brooklyn-based alt-rocker Moon Walker discusses his new experimental album Apocalypticism, his musical influences like The Beatles and David Bowie, and confronting society's flaws. He also shares his experience transitioning from being in a band to starting a solo project called Moonwalker. The podcast episode explores topics such as the importance of validation and recognition in music, selling songs to sound libraries, the evolution of TikTok as a music promotion tool, and the use of similar-sounding music in commercials.


